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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 499.96 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 499.96 and 236.28 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 499.96 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/499.96 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 499.96 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 118,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,130.55/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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